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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.04, 1,397.25 and 725.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.04, 1,397.25 and 725.49 is: 1,087.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.04 : 1,397.25 = 725.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.04/1,397.25 = 725.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.04x = 1,397.25 × 725.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.04x = 1,013,690.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,690.90/932.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.60

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